Airport Ground Ops & Baggage Turnaround Lead

Soundlines Consultancy; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Soundlines Consultancy is seeking an Airport Operations Coordinator to oversee daily ground handling and flight turnaround activities at a busy Saudi airport. You will liaise with airlines, authorities and ground teams to keep operations smooth and compliant.

The role requires experience in airport operations, strong coordination, and the ability to work under pressure, including night shifts and holidays. GCC/KSA familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Diploma in Aviation, Airport Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related field.
• Relevant experience in airport operations, ground handling, airline operations or aviation services.
• Experience in ramp handling, passenger handling, baggage operations, aircraft turnaround or airport coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate daily airport ground handling and operational activities.
• Coordinate with airline representatives, airport authorities, ground handling teams and other stakeholders to ensure smooth flight operations.
• Monitor aircraft arrival and departure activities and ensure timely turnaround of flights.
• Coordinate ramp, baggage, passenger and other ground support activities as required.
• Track flight schedules, operational changes, delays and other irregularities and communicate updates to relevant teams.
• Ensure all operational activities are carried out in accordance with company SOPs, airline requirements and airport regulations.
• Monitor manpower deployment and coordinate with operational teams to ensure adequate staffing for flight operations.
• Handle operational issues and elevate major delays, incidents or service disruptions to the concerned management.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with airport safety, security and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement of operational efficiency, service quality and turnaround performance.
• Perform shift-based duties, including weekends and public holidays, as required by airport operations.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

English proficiency

MS Office

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Graduate/Diploma in Aviation or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Soundlines Consultancy is seeking an Airport Operations Coordinator to oversee daily ground handling and flight turnaround activities at a busy Saudi airport. You will liaise with airlines, authorities and ground teams to keep operations smooth and compliant.

The role requires experience in airport operations, strong coordination, and the ability to work under pressure, including night shifts and holidays. GCC/KSA familiarity is a plus.